Kolkata Knight Riders will be facing Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens on May 24 in a crucial match to keep their hopes alive for the IPL 2026 playoffs. With 13 points from 13 matches, including six wins and a washout, Ajinkya Rahane’s team could secure a spot in the final with a victory over Delhi. In their previous encounter, Finn Allen’s unbeaten century led KKR to a win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The head-to-head record between the two teams stands at 35 matches, with Kolkata Knight Riders leading with 20 wins compared to Delhi Capitals’ 15, with one match ending in a tie. Shreyas Iyer tops the list for most runs in KKR vs DC matches with 603 runs, followed by Gautam Gambhir with 568 runs.
When it comes to most wickets in KKR vs DC matches, Sunil Narine leads with 28 wickets, followed by Umesh Yadav with 23 wickets. Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 19 wickets in these encounters.
The match promises to be an exciting clash between two strong teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. The outcome will have significant implications on the final standings of the tournament. Published on May 24, 2026.
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